Tecnópolis
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Technopolis is a science, technology, industry and art mega exhibition, based in Argentina
and the largest in Latin America. Located in Villa Martelli
, in the Vicente Lopez division
, Tecnopolis was inaugurated on July 14, 2011, by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
.
after the Argentina Bicentennial
celebrations.
The mega exhibition was planned to be the end of the Bicentennial celebrations organized by the national government in 2010, and inaugurated on November 19, 2010 in Buenos Aires for the "Day of Sovereignty", the anniversary of the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado
, in the area of parks of the Avenida Figueroa Alcorta. However, in October 2010, the Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri
, denied authorization in such plots as "the transport system would collapse in the city."
Thus, the national government decided to relocate the mega exhibition in an area of fifty hectares in the Province of Buenos Aires, located in Villa Martelli
, Vicente López
, at the former barracks of Army Battalion 601.
The exhibit also features discussions and scientific presentations to the public in general, some of the scientists involved are Vicente Barros, Nora Sabelli, Gonzalo Zabala, Alberto Saal, Sebastian Kadena Etchenique, Roberto Lino Barañao, Ariel Arbiser, among others.
One mile of track was installed on the property, providing access to a train that runs the exhibition from one extreme to another. This train is under construction in the country, with the latest technology, conducted by the Railway Infrastructure Administration of Argentina (ADIFSE). It has the same body of a bus, is lightweight, requires special way, and uses an automatic gearbox and diesel engine. Currently, this model is used in various parts of the country as a regular service.
The final construction will be completed approximately by mid-2012.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
and the largest in Latin America. Located in Villa Martelli
Villa Martelli
Villa Martelli is a town in the Partido of Vicente Lopez, in the Greater Buenos Aires metro area.-History:The first recorded settlement in the area occurred on May 6, 1910, and the town was officially recognized by the Provincial Legislature on July 27, 1964. The Villa Martelli Army Barracks were...
, in the Vicente Lopez division
Vicente López Partido
Vicente López is a partido located in the north of Greater Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The capital is Olivos.-Districts:* Carapachay* Florida* La Lucila* Munro* Olivos* Vicente López* Villa Adelina* Villa Martelli...
, Tecnopolis was inaugurated on July 14, 2011, by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner , commonly known as Cristina Fernández or Cristina Kirchner is the 55th and current President of Argentina and the widow of former President Néstor Kirchner. She is Argentina's first elected female president, and the second female president ever to serve...
.
History
Initially, Technopolis was scheduled to be held in Buenos AiresBuenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
after the Argentina Bicentennial
Argentina Bicentennial
The Argentina Bicentennial is a series of celebrations and observances celebrated on May 25, 2010, and throughout the year. They commemorated the 200th anniversary of the May Revolution, a sequence of historical events that led to the Viceroy Baltasar Hidalgo de Cisneros' being ousted from office...
celebrations.
The mega exhibition was planned to be the end of the Bicentennial celebrations organized by the national government in 2010, and inaugurated on November 19, 2010 in Buenos Aires for the "Day of Sovereignty", the anniversary of the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado
Battle of Vuelta de Obligado
The naval Battle of Vuelta de Obligado took place on the waters of the Paraná River on November 20, 1845, between the Argentine Confederation, under the leadership of Juan Manuel de Rosas, and an Anglo-French fleet.- Background :...
, in the area of parks of the Avenida Figueroa Alcorta. However, in October 2010, the Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri
Mauricio Macri
Mauricio Macri is an Argentine businessman turned politician, and Head of Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Son of Francisco Macri, a businessman of Italian origin prominent in the industrial and construction sectors, he represented the City of Buenos Aires in the Lower House of...
, denied authorization in such plots as "the transport system would collapse in the city."
Thus, the national government decided to relocate the mega exhibition in an area of fifty hectares in the Province of Buenos Aires, located in Villa Martelli
Villa Martelli
Villa Martelli is a town in the Partido of Vicente Lopez, in the Greater Buenos Aires metro area.-History:The first recorded settlement in the area occurred on May 6, 1910, and the town was officially recognized by the Provincial Legislature on July 27, 1964. The Villa Martelli Army Barracks were...
, Vicente López
Vicente López
Vicente López is a mainly residential neighbourhood in Vicente López Partido of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, it forms part of the Greater Buenos Aires urban agglomeration...
, at the former barracks of Army Battalion 601.
Continents
The exhibition has over 100 stands that are organized in five continents: Water, Earth, Air, Fire and Imagination. These take the visitors to different aspects and practices of the past, present and future Argentinean scientist. To make this historical review educational, there is a timeline with milestones expressed in posters of local achievements in the world of science.The exhibit also features discussions and scientific presentations to the public in general, some of the scientists involved are Vicente Barros, Nora Sabelli, Gonzalo Zabala, Alberto Saal, Sebastian Kadena Etchenique, Roberto Lino Barañao, Ariel Arbiser, among others.
One mile of track was installed on the property, providing access to a train that runs the exhibition from one extreme to another. This train is under construction in the country, with the latest technology, conducted by the Railway Infrastructure Administration of Argentina (ADIFSE). It has the same body of a bus, is lightweight, requires special way, and uses an automatic gearbox and diesel engine. Currently, this model is used in various parts of the country as a regular service.
Completion
It will remain open until August 22, 2011, when its doors will be closed to make way for the final construction of a shows and exhibition center, which will house a permanent exhibition.The final construction will be completed approximately by mid-2012.